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Chandrathilaka Meneripitiyage

Orange,CA

Summary

Professional with strong background in plant operations and maintenance. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Adept at machinery operation, safety procedures, and troubleshooting. Valued team collaborator focused on achieving operational efficiency and results.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Operator

Tabreed
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
01.2003 - 01.2020
  • Operated and monitored cooling systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment and machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot system issues effectively.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Completed the following training program conducted by company.

York Centrifugal Chillers.

PLC, SCADA, Instrumentation, Quick Panel and Lighting

Control System.

11/3.3 KV NXAIR Switch gear including Electrical System.

Water Treatment (Condenser/Chilled Water)

Fire Alarm System and Fire Pumps.

Plant Operator/Boiler Operator

Royal Commission Power Desalination & Sea Water Cooling Complex
Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, K.S.A
02.1987 - 02.2002

The Power Desalination & Sea Water Cooling facility of Royal Commission (PD&SCD) at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia is based in the red sea coast and provides the power and potable water for the MYAS community and industries. It also provide high quality process water and industrial cooling sea water.

Duties and Responsibilities

Start up, shutdown and operations of the follows;

  • 127.5 MW Steam Turbine Generators
  • 410MT/hr Boilers (169.0 Kg/cm²)
  • 6 vertical circulating sea water pumps, each with a capacity of 50000M³/h including it's 3.5 MW synchronizes motor drives.
  • 4 vertical circulating sea water pumps, each with a capacity of 25000M³/h including it's 1.75 MW synchronizes motor drives.
  • 8 units of Sodium Hypochlorite Generation Plants, each with the capacity of 200 GPM
  • Motor driven multistage air compressors and pumps.
  • Heavy Fuel Oil & Light Fuel Oil Storage tanks.
  • CO₂ generating plant.
  • UPS System (Uninterrupted Power Source)
  • Maintain log readings, tagging out equipment for maintenance work and attending to various other on line maintenance work as and when required.

Ammonia Plant Operator/Control Room Operator

State Fertilizer Manufacturing Corporation
Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka
11.1980 - 10.1986

Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the follows;

  • Reformer area which consists of and Auxiliary Boiler, Heat Recovery Boiler, High Pressure Turbines, Motor Driven Pumps, Deaerator, Steam Generation, Sulfur Removal System, CO₂ Removal System, Synthesis Loop, Refrigeration Loop and Ammonia Converters.
  • Compressor area which consist of Multi stage High Pressure Siemens Turbines, Compressors, Motor Driven Pumps and Surface Condenser which creates vacuum for the turbines.
  • Control Room which controls the whole plant by trimming the process to given maximum production.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Poly Technical Institute
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Skills

  • Proficient in operating and monitoring heavy machinery such as pumps, valves, compressors, boilers, and turbines
  • Hands-on experience with SCADA, DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Ability to read and interpret charts, meters, gauges, and technical blueprints
  • Expertise in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, hazardous materials handling (HAZMAT), and proper PPE usage
  • Trained in responding to system upsets, alarms, and emergency shutdown procedures
  • Critical for monitoring minute changes in complex systems to prevent errors
  • Ability to quickly analyze and resolve technical malfunctions under pressure
  • Effective communication with maintenance teams, engineers, and supervisors during shift handovers
  • Preparedness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays in various environmental conditions

Certification

  • Certified Plant Operator, TABREED District Cooling Company in United Arab Emirates from January 05th 2003 to January 07th 2020.
  • Certified Plant Operator, Resource Sciences Arabia Ltd in Saudi Arabia from February 08th 1987 to May 24 1992.
  • Certified Plant Operator, Royal Commission in Yanbu Project in Saudi Arabia from May 25th 1992 to February 05th 2002.
  • Certified Plant Operator State Fertilizer Manufacturing Corporation (Ammonia/Urea Complex) from November 08th 1978 to October 31st 1986
  • Licensed Boiler Operator in Sri Lanka (Pressure up to 105 kg/cm2) and capacity up to 200 MT/hr
  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Plant Operator

Tabreed
01.2003 - 01.2020

Plant Operator/Boiler Operator

Royal Commission Power Desalination & Sea Water Cooling Complex
02.1987 - 02.2002

Ammonia Plant Operator/Control Room Operator

State Fertilizer Manufacturing Corporation
11.1980 - 10.1986

Mechanical Engineering

Poly Technical Institute
Chandrathilaka Meneripitiyage